Meet The Makers
Gallery 24: Artist-Led Gallery Engages with its Rochester Community
Gallery 24 is a non-profit collaborative space run by more than two dozen local artists from Rochester and the surrounding communities. Located at 120 Elton Hills Dr. NW, the gallery is open six days a week. When you visit in store, the volunteers you meet are the same people who have created everything on display.
Sweet release: Fiddlesticks Bakery makes gluten free taste so good
Jenny Casper relaunched Fiddlesticks Bakery, her Eagan cottage bakery, in the fall of 2023 with gluten-free celiac-friendly cinnamon rolls.
Urban Harvest: Black Radish Farm Grows Community
“Growing food is stressful,” explained Jade and Carrie of the artist-led Black Radish Urban Farm in Minneapolis. “It’s also a beautiful thing. Local food can build community.” “Our farm in non-traditional in every aspect,” states Carrie. “We feel like it’s more community art than farming. We want to be able to replicate our model and grow into other neighborhoods. More people should be able to come together in their own community through food.”
Cultural Ambassador: Blue Horn Tea Builds Connection Through Shared Hospitality
Yubi created his Blue Horn Authentic Somali Tea Blend with two missions in mind. The first is to provide a service of convenience with premixed spices for those who already enjoy shaah. The second allows Yubi and his tea to serve as cultural ambassadors. “I wanted to share something positive about Somali culture through our tea,” explains Yubi. “Sharing tea is a gesture of hospitality that’s meant to foster meaningful conversation. I hope to share this tradition with everyone who enjoys a cup of our tea and offer a taste of Somali warmth and connection to your home.”
